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Nash

[ nash ]

noun

  1. John, 1752–1835, English architect and city planner.
  2. Ogden, 1902–71, U.S. writer of humorous verse.
  3. Also Nashe. Thomas, Pasquil, 1567–1601, English dramatist, novelist, and satirical pamphleteer.


Nash

/ næʃ /

noun

  1. NashJohn17521835MEnglishMISC: town plannerARCHITECTURE: architect John. 1752–1835, English town planner and architect. He designed Regent's Park, Regent Street, and the Marble Arch in London
  2. NashOgden19021971MUSWRITING: poet Ogden. 1902–71, US humorous poet
  3. NashPaul18891946MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: artist Paul. 1889–1946, English painter, noted esp as a war artist in both World Wars and for his landscapes
  4. NashRichard16741762MEnglishMISC: dandy Richard, known as Beau Nash. 1674–1762, English dandy
  5. See (Thomas) Nashe
  6. NashSir Walter18821968MNew ZealandBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Sir Walter . 1882–1968, New Zealand Labour statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1957–60)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

The issue at the time, Ms Nash explains, is that because the battle was so bloody, most of the men were either killed or captured, leaving no one to identify them.

From BBC

Also hoping to hear it among the assembled twitchers was Luke Nash, who made the trip from Durham.

From BBC

I knew Nash a little bit in in London when he was still in the Hollies.

He also rushed for 80 yards but was sacked by Brandon Nash on the game’s final play when he tried to complete a winning touchdown pass from the St. John Bosco 40 as time expired.

The slayings were allegedly ordered by Nash as retaliation for a robbery at his home, but Nash and his bodyguard, Gregory DeWitt Diles, were acquitted of the crime.

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